Living in Chiba
Chiba Prefecture borders the east side of Tokyo and is considered a part of the Tokyo Metropolitan Area. Many large cities can be found in Chiba, including Chiba City, the capital, and Funabashi. Despite a high population density and bedroom communities connected with Tokyo, Chiba Prefecture boasts the second highest agricultural industry output in Japan. The most famous produce of which is peanuts. There are also a large number of manufacturing centers and shipping ports. Financially, Chiba Prefecture is one of the richest prefectures in Japan. Tokyo Disney Resort can be found in Urayasu, Chiba, as well as Narita International Airport in Narita.
Current Weather
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Last Updated: 2025/07/02 00:00
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Average Annual Temperature
15 ℃
Population
Total Population
6,236,000
Foreign Residents
133,071
Foreigner Births
1,145
Information
No. of persons per household
2.9
Age of household heads (years old)
64.2
Income
526,667
Expenditure
414,253
Savings
22,340,000
Liabilities
3,410,000
Total population
6,236,000
Foreign residents
133,071
Foreigner births
1,145
Annual crime
101,208
Annual income
6,320,000
Expenditure Detail (MONTHLY - JP YEN)
Food
76,078
Rents for dwelling & land
66,529
Imputed rent
91,245
Fuel, light & water charges
20,175
Electricity
7,990
Gas
4,465
Furniture & household utensils
10,087
Clothing & footwear
14,090
Medical care
12,965
Transportation & communication
54,199
Public transportation
11,018
Private transportation
27,054
Communication
15,155
Education
25,176
Culture & recreation
32,286
Foreign Nationalities
50,852
19,168
17,318
16,801
6,563
5,684
4,575
3,591
3,528
2,765
2,366
2,313
Foreigner Status
Special permanent resident
7,609
Technical Intern Training No. 2 (supervisory)
7,074
Technical Intern Training No. 1 (supervisory)
6,483
Specific activity
4,167
Spouse of permanent resident
2,829
Technical skill
2,512
Management
1,979
Corporate transfers
891
Education
443
Advanced Profession No. 1
429
Professor
359
Medical
226
All data shown has been published by The Japanese Meteorological Agency and The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications. Information provided by City-Cost is for educational purposes and we hope the data posted here helps you.
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